1957 Alpine A 106 vs. 2009 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2009 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Alpine A 106. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Alpine A 106 would be higher. At 1,308 cc, 2009 Mazda RX-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda RX-8 (232 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1957 Alpine A 106. (37 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1957 Alpine A 106.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
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1957 Alpine A 106 | 2009 Mazda RX-8 | |
Make | Alpine | Mazda |
Model | A 106 | RX-8 |
Year Released | 1957 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 904 cc | 1308 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 64 L |